US Bridges

SH 114 over Trinity River

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 730 · Structure no. 022490035202032

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
596 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,154
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 114 over Trinity River in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,154 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2033. The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesTrinity River
Location1.0 MI E of FM 730
RouteState Highway 114
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07444, -97.53881
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length596 ft (181.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,154 (2020)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 114 over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 over Trinity River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 over Trinity River carry?

About 10,154 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 over Trinity River?

The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.